Doctoral Degree in Administration in Africa

Compare PhD Programs in Administration in Africa 2017

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.

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University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)

Doctoral Degrees in Administration in Africa 2017. USB's internationally acknowledged PhD in Business Management and Administration focuses on developing employable expertise through in-depth research.
A combination of scientific rigor and managerial relevance
The executive PhD may be described as a practice-based programme since knowledge is advanced partly by means of the professional application of the discipline. It combines scientific rigor and managerial relevance, and consequently PhD students must be able to demonstrate that they have a theoretical as well as a practical appreciation and understanding of their research area.
"It's about developing employable knowledge"
To develop employable knowledge underpinned by theory and practice, PhD students need to:
Conduct action research on challenging, real-world problems, and
Develop personal and transferable skills which can be used in a range of applied situations.
The aim is to link the two areas of theory and practice in such a way that this results in "hybrid vigour".
Research that is relevant for SA organisations
The USB also emphasises the creation of knowledge that is particularly relevant to South African organisations, be they in the private or public sector, and from there to beyond our borders. This forms part of our social responsibility to strengthen our country to the benefit of all those involved.
The research process
Start with an initial research proposal
Write a comprehensive initial research proposal in scientific language. This will assist the USB to evaluate at an early stage that:
The topic is viable
We can provide appropriate supervision and resources
You have thought through your interest in and commitment to the programme
You are suitable for admission.
Candidates need to do the following for an initial research proposal:
Provide a preliminary title
Provide an overview of the subject area
State the research problem and aim
State why your topic merits research
Provide a literature review
Provide a research protocol
Include a list of sources
Adhere to technical specifications
Assessment of your application
Your application package, which includes your initial research proposal, will be reviewed and evaluated by USB’s Doctoral Research Committee and your provisional promoter. This may take up to six weeks.
Submitting your comprehensive research proposal
Once your initial research proposal has been approved, you need to prepare a comprehensive research proposal. Your provisional promoter will guide you in the preparation of your proposal, which must be presented to the Admissions Panel. This presentation constitutes an interview to convince the panel that the candidate will be an asset to the Research Programme. You also need to submit a research protocol which serves as your road map for the completion of your PhD degree. You may register to start your residency for your PhD once your comprehensive research proposal has been accepted.
The actual research process and its deliverables
What the registrant must demonstrate
The ability to undertake independent academic research
The ability to work independently
The ability to liaise with the promoter at times mutually agreed to
Deliverables for all registrants
Attending the Doctoral Research Training Programme (DRTP)
A peer-review presentation at a Doctoral Colloquium
Two publishable articles
The reading of a paper at a subject-related conference
Attendance of the Research Colloquium Programme
Two Progress Reports per year
Final dissertation
Additional deliverables for scholarship registrants
Contractually agreed upon tasks, which includes approximately 100 hours of teaching and research assistance
Attending the Research Colloquium Programme.
Submitting four Progress Reports per year.
Approving your dissertation
Your final dissertation will be evaluated by three independent examiners. This will be followed by a public oral defence of the dissertation – the viva voce – before your dissertation is finally approved.
Receiving your PhD
Upon completion of the PhD, the registrant will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management and Administration by the University of Stellenbosch. The promoter completes the graduation ceremony information form.​
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